HELOISE ON KENS5-TVSharing hints about budgeting, painting and redecorating

Hint-full Heloise cleans up at understanding her consumer

By Randall Kenneth Jones -
The News-Press

Dear Me: I recently accepted the daunting task of writing a column on one of the most famous columnists of all time: the ever-helpful, hygienic and habitually hands-on Heloise.

"Hints from Heloise" runs seven days a week in more than 500 newspapers in the United States and internationally. Additionally, Heloise is a longtime contributing editor and monthly columnist for Good Housekeeping magazine and has appeared on countless radio and television programs.

Musty spare rooms…lingering cooking smells…dogs overdue for baths. Even well-maintained homes develop unpleasant odors from time to time. Living in a foul-smelling home could leave you in foul mood—what people smell affects how they feel far more than they tend to realize.

HELOISE CHOCOLATE PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKEThis is a cake I have made "my own" because I love the taste of the chocolate and the pineapple. It is really rich, sinful and worth a oh, just a "few" calories. Just don't eat the whole thing alone!!! I use to make this in college and it would last only an hour or so!

HELOISE TRIPLE DECKED GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHWhy stop with only two pieces of bread and one slice of cheese!!
Here is one of my own "creations" that I think I'm the only one who like the taste. You can make it your own, with any type of cheese, add or delete to your taste buds.

Heloise has no intention of ever stopping her helpful hints, even if it takes her to outer space.

"We're looking at being on Mars," she said of the U.S. plans to put a human there by 2035, years after she joked about doing stand-up comedy on the red planet instead of retiring. She envisions stepping off a shuttle and onto a colony coated in space dust.

Leslie R. in St. George, Utah sent in a picture of her horse, Verushka. Verushka is a beautiful white horse, who likes to play with balls! Leslie blows up beach balls and Verushka scoots them around in her corral!

Heloise on Facebook and Twitter! You just may be surprised at the newest Heloise Updates. I’ll be sharing Heloise Hints to help you in life, work, home and play! Drop in often and see the latest hints you may just not know.

KITCHEN MATEBrides-to be-get often get a Kitchen Maid, as shown in the photo. This can be customized for the groom. Some people call it a "Honey Do" mannequin, since usually it's adorned with a ladder and lot of tools and items needed around the house for repairs and "Honey Do's" that need attention.

Matzo Meal Pancakes
Here is the recipe my mother had in her
cook book (which I still use by the way!) with
her writing on it. She said to NEVER throw this
one away, and I haven't! It brings back many many
warm memories to see her writing on this
and think about being in the kitchen with her
while she made them. She would tell me stories
about some of our family recipes, how I wish I
had written them down! But, I was only a child
and they did not mean much to me then.

Amelis Bowles Jello Salad
Here is the typed copy of my grandmothers
( Amelia H. Bowles) favorite gelatin salad.
I remember her making it! It taste better than it sounds,
and it really looks pretty on a plate!

Love your high-priced coffee, but don't want to spend the money? Make your own at home and save $5 to $10 a week!

You can easily create special flavors, such as Mocha, Vienna, Coffee Olé, or even a favorite of mine, low-calorie Café au Lait.

If tea is your preference, my pamphlet, Heloise's Flavored Coffee and Teas is also filled with recipes for Spiced tea, Friendship tea and more. Click here for more information.

Svetyanla is what I call my bike! She is a 2005 Russian-made URAL gear-up that has reverse, as
well as shovel, and spare tire! Read More >

Here are my college text books I kept! Yes, math and one economics book: Consumer Problems and Personal Finance. Math does not change and much of the information about personal finance and living on a budget is still good today!

When I asked Heloise to talk with me about her vegetarian lifestyle, I assume she'll want to meet at one of San Antonio's few vegetarian restaurants or at least at a veggie-friendly place. Instead, she suggests lunch at a downtown steakhouse.

Want to learn how to save money, using Heloise hints with products you have around the house? How about fabulous recipes, such as Heloise's Spectacular Soups and Heloise's Cake recipes? Have stains on clothing you can't get out? Heloise's Handy Stain Guide for Clothing tells you how-to tackle them. Heloise's Bridal Hints and much, much more. Click Here to order Heloise's Helpful Pamphlets.

RECENT EVENT

SAN ANTONIO, TX

Heloise on stage at the San Antonio 30th Home and Garden Show

Recently I appeared at the 30th San Antonio Home and Garden Show.

What fun! So much to see, and a lot to learn. Experts in building, gardening,
landscaping, home improvement, painting and more.

Great food, local restaurants were there (Italian, Chinese, Greek, Indian and Mexican)

Some very old (1940's) some new (2007)
A good (and I think pretty) tea pot will perk up a rainy day. A hot cup of cinnamon tea, a good book, and my dogs curled up with me! Hugs,

COOKING IS THE #1 CAUSE OF HOME FIRES!

I appeared on Talco T.V. show in October, which
was FIRE SAFTEY month.
These simple hints and how to's can help save a life and your home!
Please watch, and have your children watch with you.
Teenagers and college students should know
these hints too...most fires start in the kitchen!

HELOISE HINTS for 2015Handy Household Hints from Heloise (Rodale Press) s a must-have hint-filled guide for your home. It’s packed with Clutter Busters and Organizing Hints, perfect for getting the New Year started! Also it offers great hints for Cleaning Up and Entertaining, along with tasty recipes. Buy it at your local book store or online at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.com.